Victor Wembanyama On His First Ever Pod | Watching Jokic, All The HYPE, Crazy Highlights and More

We are so psyched to share with you all, Victor Wembanyama's first ever podcast appearance. So much to get to from likely going #1 in the 2023 NBA Draft to going to the San Antonio Spurs. Topics include: JJ and Tommy discuss potential draft night trades. Then Wemby joins us to talk about his time in the US so far, playing basketball in France, the advantages to playing in Europe over play college in the US, why he wishes he could've gone to college, what he missed out on his childhood, his workout routine and the unique care he has to take on his body, the pressures of being called "The Best Prospect Ever", his attitude towards staying motivated while getting praise, how excited he is to play with Gregg Popovich and The San Antonio Spurs, why he loves watching Nikola Jokic, Kevin Durant, Joel Embiid and Giannis Antetokounmpo, why he can't wait to play against LeBron James, what he's looking forward to most about living in the US, why the Star Wars prequels are his favorites and what being called the #1 pick on draft night will mean to him. So much to get to. Let's go!
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[@IamAeroDynamic]

Basketball Gods, please let this man be healthy throughout his entire career.

[@joshido7352]

Give us 10 years at least!

[@hooligan5381]

y'all seriously be the only people talking injuries into existence

[@chrisoneill8274]

🤡

[@parkercallaway8580]

The spurs are the team that will do the best with him. So thankful.

[@hobowithagun24]

@@hooligan5381History can be a leading indicator of future performance. You have to hope a 7’5 guy can stay healthy given history 🙏🏻

[@abdi2313]

The most important and impressive part of this kid is his maturity and self awareness. I hope he stays healthy and exceeds the hype.

[@hooligan5381]

self awareness is the cheat code to success. greats in all areas of life have incredible self awareness and drive

[@Jaymoss95]

@@hooligan5381so he knows he has to put on 30lbs of muscle to do anything in the league?

[@mryup6100]

​@@Jaymoss95you know how hard that is?

[@Jaymoss95]

@@mryup6100 I do, that’s why he’s already behind 😂

[@cleigh113]

@@Jaymoss95 he is 20, he will fill out I am sure- at least he is not a tub like Zion...likely have a much longer career.

[@jamesh7469]

JJ: "I wish I was free in the universe" Wemby: "You are" Unreal stuff

[@JakeDantoni]

This dude is “The Enlightened one“😂

[@DennisTheMenace512]

JJ got baptized by a rookie lol

[@BloodBlothers]

@@JakeDantonilegit might have to be his first nickname, just like Luka “The Don” Doncic

[@snezakovic]

Poor JJ ,isnt free with all his money and good life, poor man

[@kostassalerakis1024]

​@@BloodBlothersLuka is Lukamagic though, nobody really calls him the Don

[@sergiofabrietti9960]

If this dude lives up to the expectations, we got an exciting 20 years ahead of us.

[@Seamalicous]

Might not be that exciting if the spurs get talent around him and they win ten straight - but I’m here for it

[@LukasP143]

Even if healthy he aint lasting no 20 years lol. What Lebron did is NOT normal

[@christianmuller292]

Problem is he's only got ten fingers. He'll have to grow a few for the other rings. But being an alien...😂😂😂

[@NUFCOfficial]

He won't

[@sm3dium]

@@mjisgoatedyes he definitely won’t , now that you said! You mean so much to everyone!!! I believe you!!! 😅

[@xTheTaylorMadex]

Who’s coming back to this after he wins ROTY. After I watched this there was never a doubt with Wemby 👽

[@Defort-jd8xe]

This guys character and IQ is just absolute perfection for the Spurs.

[@rickyricardo2006]

The guy hasn’t played a single nba game and he has already a perfect IQ? Come on. He is very well mannered kid though, I hope he lives to the media expectations

[@justsomejusstsome8994]

​@@rickyricardo2006Euroleague is a different beast. Not saying NBA doesnt have better players, but having played in Euroleague gives you an advantage.

[@ardtob]

​@@justsomejusstsome8994he hasn't played in Euroleague. He only playing in French league. His team wasn't qualified playing in Euroleague i think

[@emilioalvarez2763]

@@ardtobhe still played in euroleague last year. And he played against euroleague teams, so its not so far off

[@kevinsaint-sauveur3112]

​@@rickyricardo2006😊

[@yohearmeoutpodcast]

Timestamps ⌚️ 0:10 Recap of Wemby interview 1:44 Bradley Beal trade + Suns chances next season 7:01 Does Damian Lillard want out of Portland? 7:48 Will Charlotte or Portland trade their picks before the draft? 10:12 Wemby interview starts 11:03 How come you were so excited for San Antonio to get the number one pick? 11:35 Balancing playing pro basketball in Europe with all the NBA hype/obligations 13:15 Reflections looking back on this past season playing in Europe 14:34 How come you didn't stop playing basketball after everyone had you as the unanimous number 1 pick? 15:54 Injury concerns with playing a 82 game NBA season 17:22 Wemby's preparation/approach to playing basketball 24:42 Growing up with parents who were professional athletes 25:36 Where did you learn your dribbling skills from? 27:23 Do you feel pressure to be one of the all time greats? 28:50 What keeps your grounded? 31:40 Where does your belief in yourself come from? 32:54 Signature one legged three point shot 34:26 Have you ever made any plays that suprised yourself? 37:05 Do you ever feel you have missed out on a normal college experience? 39:04 Favorite players to watch in the NBA? 40:17 European culture vs American culture 42:24 Being the one of the future faces of the NBA 44:02 Any players that you are excited to play with or against? 44:56 Have you ever made in plays in practice that you wished were filmed? 46:06 If you could play another sport professionally, what would it be? 46:53 What will it feel like and mean to be officially drafted? 48:13 Expectations for games played in the summer league and next season? 49:03 What are you most curious about with NBA life? 50:40 Do you have consistent workouts or drills you do daily? 51:51 Expectations for yourself for next year? 55:21 What are you excited about outside of basketball living in the US? 56:11 Are you concerned about the fame/attention that will come? 57:18 Favorite all time movie 58:05 Wrap Up + Close **If you appreciated this, consider giving me a like or a sub!** 🤝

[@RJCE420]

Right after I finished the entire video😂 it's all good though✌🏼

[@garciajeffy]

Real MVP

[@jasonlillo3478]

really annoying that they don't time stamp themselves

[@papi-sauce]

hero!

[@TaylorswiftisruiningtheNFL]

Thank you so much

[@playnatethegreat]

This interview is now 8 months ago and Victor's development in every aspect in that time period is just INSANE!!! GOAT in the making. Stay tuned and we will have a new GOAT debate very soon. One L🤍VE from your neighbors in Switzerland. Bonne chance.

[@TurboAuss]

this is huge for JJ. one of those pods you go back and listen to in 20 years. great episode!

[@Babumoshaaai]

The scary thing is he would have looked 10 X smarter and 20 X wiser if he had spoken in French.

[@rachidvanheyningen]

Lol fr fr... but even if he did and people could understand, 80% of humanity is too dumb to even grasp how smart he is

[@moustaphamoussabouh9985]

Fr bro, I speak french and watched almost all his french interviews. He's wise beyond his years and well surrounded by his family

[@natedogg890]

His English and ability to express himself is actually better than a lot of people I grew up with who are native English Speakers XD

[@amb4368]

Are you in the top 20 percent thats smart enough? I wish I could be as smart as you

[@nicolapowell7730]

@@natedogg890 He said that he wanted to be in the NBA, so he learned English to be able to communicate well. Which is so far sighted.

[@Keegan3005]

32:41 - him saying those two words - "you are". says it all man

[@rodflo2979]

“Playing basketball is my job” Most young cats don’t view their early years like that. This kid is mature beyond his years

[@alexk4220]

True. But probably because he’s been professional for a few years.

[@kostassalerakis1024]

Sounds like Jokic approach

[@mikemathias1562]

Thats cause hes european,

[@blazingsaddle7492]

Wrong statement. Should've said WINNING basketball games is my only job

[@LarrySalamander]

@@blazingsaddle7492go crawl back into your hole

[@MLHunt]

Remarkable intelligence, thoughtfulness, poise, and groundedness for anyone, much less someone so young who's been at the center of such an immense hype machine for so long. An incredible person, and much credit has to go to his family, community, and coaches as well.

[@michelt.2989]

theres a lot of truth in what you say, but i think there is a cultural perspective that has to be acknowledged in to why he acts so surprisingly for americans. Jokic, Doncic, Giannis, Dirk, Rudy and so on, all connected that basketball was basically their job, not, how americans often see it, their purpose. they love their job, but its not the most important thing, but personal growth, happiness and rightfulness. becuase they dont live for their job, but work to afford a good life.

[@MLHunt]

@@michelt.2989 good points.

[@Derpfriar]

Dear Basketball gods, let this boy fly and reach the tippy top of the mountain. This is a kid who I wouldnt have an issue with becoming the GOAT

[@bigdripbobz1072]

BOLD PREDICTION: HE WILL BE THE GOAT!!!! IDC LEBRON AND MJ STANS

[@JJJameson.]

I'm not disagreeing with you, but just out of curiosity, was there a kid that you did have an issue with becoming the goat?

[@willn8664]

I'm hoping he doesn't turn into another "what if" story. He seems very mature for a young player and seems to have a similar mindset as Joker with team being first which is the type of player to mesh perfectly with Pop.

[@the7cs274]

​@bigdripbobz1072 I think lebron is the goat rn and I wouldn't have any problem having this guy as the new greatest player ever😂

[@bigdripbobz1072]

@@the7cs274 sorry, reveiwed what i said in my last comment and a bit of my last thoughts were not clearly written, or got cut off probably. I wanted to say ppl sometimes have someone as their goat and just say right away that they can't see them being overtaken because of immeasurable greatness. I'm just against those ppl mainly, because the way this game grows is incredible, and we see that with lebron arguably possibly passing or at least coming close to the once thought of untouchable point of the goat status held by MJ. Just saying it could be done by anyone, and you never know when that one player comes like bill russell, mj, and lebron, who just become ur barriers to winning chips consistently - as they truly deserve a spot in the GOAT debate. And there for sure will be many more to come, I don't see the NBA living in parity and ultra competitiveness all years long into the future. Someone will come soon and dominate an era again, and it will seem once again as dominant as we used to see by bill russell, mj, bron, etc. By ur comment though, no worries, you seem like ur not one of those guys, since u clearly admitted ur not lol. Just saying there are a lot out there that do not look at it from ur exact viewpoint and just have found "their player" and closed their debate off. e.g Both skip and shannon, stephen a., nick wright, etc. A reason why we should admire ppl like jj redick, charles barkley, shaq existing in NBA media, they are open-minded.

[@victorholcberg4122]

Wemby has been hyped up to be the best draft prospect of all time by every major network and talk show out there. And he still chose JJ's podcast as his first American media appearance. That speaks volumes.

[@MrGabrielgno]

Vic not counting the last 3 Star wars movies as valid ones already made him my favorite rookie

[@TheTony024]

What we’re currently seeing from Ja and Zion, its so refreshing to have a potential generational player come from overseas and actually take his day job seriously. The fact that he acknowledges how grateful he is that his job is to play basketball tells us plenty that 1. He wants to do this 2. He’s doing it the right way with the right people around him. Such a blessing he’ll have the great Coach Popavich in ear from day 1. I hope this extends his career, because building around Wemby doesn’t seem difficult. This kid could be a 20-10 machine from year 1… ridiculous… I know realistically he probably gonna have around 18-8 a night, but if anyone is doing 20-10 a night from the jump, its this kid. The scary part for the NBA is years 3-4-5 when he figures out his role in the league. If he is a true superstar, years 6-7-8 will be Giannis/Jokic level great. Possibly better. Hope he stays healthy 🙏🏽

[@natashakuzmanoska9656]

Ja and Zion are really surprise form me - not a long NBA fan. How can you work so hard to get to the league and then forget why you are there. Ja at least is "professional on the court" but still.

[@G.O.81]

Buddy will average 13 rebounds season 1. 20-13 easy

[@natashakuzmanoska9656]

@@G.O.81I really think that he being so skinny will be a problem when they box you out from below the rim. Especially in the play-offs. I do not see him as a center - maybe like KD - but that is not bad thing to be KD like.

[@G.O.81]

@@natashakuzmanoska9656 I hear you. I’m just thinking from the perspective of the new nba and everyone shooting threes which equates to long rebounds. If the ball is in his area outside of the restricted line I’m confident it’s his rebound almost every time.

[@flatbushzombie4759]

He’ll average 22 and 11 easy

[@fraMOON635]

Thank you. Brilliant. Simply Brilliant. I watch after the 1rst nba season... so insightful 😊❤

[@oDyl4n]

Really think it was planned to have Wemby with Pop. It’s for the best, he will learn quickly how to win in the NBA. Great kid!

[@FengG0]

Emphasis on planned

[@RatedPR]

tbh I rather have it planned that have players go to wack to some franchise that waste away talent

[@ramin9510]

not to mention duncan will be around to help him out too!

[@lagosfury5142]

Nah and Tupac isnt alive nor did that submarine rejoin ghosts of the titanic,if a roach crawl across the floor yall think it's a conspiracy

[@avid4810]

Came back to this after a dominant ROY season, and while he should also be DPOY, I think his reign is only beginning, plz stay healthy.

[@TheJugga21]

The only thing that worries me, is the fanbase and media not giving this brilliant young man the space he might need.

[@CoffeeFlight]

Pop will carve that space out if need be.

[@anthonynorman7545]

The Spurs aren't the fan base to be concerned with for that!

[@mattdanfg]

the fans will be there

[@prestigini3150]

Literally getting compared to lebron and mj because he’s tall that’s so much to live up to lol

[@devinmowreader4366]

@@prestigini3150not because he’s tall bro because of his unlimited potential

[@2ClutchCee]

And half way through the season he’s having one of the best rookie seasons of all time, what a gem

[@MoralesCorner]

He's very focused and mature. He's bringing that non american attitude about the league. American media wants to make it seem as if sports are bigger than life. All that success/failure narrative. Euro players are not like that, they pay no attention to the noise, just put their heads down and play ball. He's going to be in the perfect environment in SA. Let's just give this kid room and time to grow as we did with Embiid and Giannis, and he will flourish into a dominant player for sure. His mind is in the right place for it.

[@TNSPunkJo]

he's not Euro, Europeans are White, he's African that's from Europe, big difference...

[@jaunedroite]

​@@TNSPunkJo What are you on about? He's born and raised in France. He's French, he's European and that's all possible while having African ancestry (though his father only btw).

[@FahmiBen-wg7hh]

​@@TNSPunkJoWTF why you speak like racist lol IS mom IS white and french and his born in France for you curry LeBron mj are not américain because they are black? WTF you are sick man of race lol accept the true Victor IS french lol like lebron IS american

[@zeb-zeb]

I think what gives Europeans such a detached attitude is the popularity of basketball in Europe. Especially in France, here the French basketball players are not big stars that we idolize etc. So from what I understand from the USA, even the high school players are stars and known across the country. This environment is bad for young people. This is in my opinion one of the reasons for the progression of non-American players in recent years. I would like to have American opinions on this subject :)

[@Simon-oi5tq]

@@zeb-zebas a American, you’re spot on bro

[@TheWrldIsSquare]

What an incredible kid. I've been watching the major North American sports for decades and I don't know if I can think of a single prospect that has ever come out saying "I want to learn how to win". Really shows how deeply he thinks about both the sport and the league. No wonder he was psyched to land in San Antonio

[@drzed6647]

Really nice catch: "I want to learn how to win."

[@ADGWise]

He’s got it. I greatly admire his mentality, rare perspective for someone his age. I pray that he will not be injury prone and have a successful, legendary career. Good luck to you Victor!💯

[@FengG0]

Zion seemed the same way

[@drzed6647]

FengGO - "Zion seemed the same way." My reply: I would say, "Not really." Zion played hot, while Victor plays cool. But I confess not to know if Zion said things as measured and as mindful as Victor said here with JJ.

[@Haarwyvern]

As a french who didn't watch basketball, I start watching it because of Wemby's hype. Football is still my number one obviously but this kid already can change people hobbies. I will root for him and his good health

[@hungrysoul3081]

pareil c'est la premiere fois ou je suis vraiment interesse a la draft et au basket

[@jordantaylor3570]

This is goated Jj , this is now the biggest and most important interview for a basketball player

[@mbrkgns]

7’ 4” Paul Sartre has come to the league. What a time to be alive

[@MarvelloBumps]

When he said he doesn't know anything so he will be humble, curious, & learn 😢 I damn near shed a tear 😅

[@repscluesrep5400]

99.9% of the world population know everything, fight everything, and learn nothing.

[@manuel007dragon]

Wemby reminds me one of my childhood best friends. He's super calm and eloquent, and a turns in a different type of person in the court. My friend was the MVP in my country's national basketball league, and plays for the national team now. Hope Wemby can succeed just like him.

[@joshharrison619]

Name ?

[@toooppy4900]

Bro what lmao wemby already surpassed him 😭😭😭😴

[@TheJordanHol]

@@toooppy4900 init hahaha

[@ileaflorin1151]

What country you re talking about brother and which player?

[@TrollingCoyote]

@@toooppy4900he said succeed just like him

[@Davidicus13]

An equally impressive answer, paraphrased: "Yes I want to win every game next year, but more importantly I want to learn HOW to win, ASAP." That's dangerous.

[@astromigui]

Allez Victor fais nous rêver, t'as le combo parfait de mentalité, physique et talent incroyable. Mais tu sais que la vie s'arrete pas qu'au basket, mais tu vas clairement beaucoup apporter à ce sport et je suis sur sur d'autre domaines en parallèle qui n'auront rien à voir. Let's go depuis la Suisse !

[@OscarUnrated]

You already have the perfect combo of mentality, athleticism and talent: the goat Rudy Goebert 🐐 Allez Rudy

[@TRA-Grouse]

Je destest le français. Je parle assez pour avoir des conversation mais je n'aime pas . 😂

[@tiyarnabraddy9197]

iii

[@theparisiancorner9622]

@@TRA-Grouse On s'en fout

[@theparisiancorner9622]

allez la France !

[@ladrac198]

Man, he's impressed the hell out of me on the court, and now he's impressed the HELL out of me off the court. What an awesome personality for a potential superstar to have.

[@milo5756]

Basketball aside, props to this young man's family. He clearly had a great upbringing to be so thoughtful, mature, and well-spoken at such a young age with so much pressure and noise surrounding his basketball talent.

[@jackberdine]

Its amazing that we can get to know young players through social media and podcasts. It gives another level of connection from fans and allows the players to be seen as people instead of products.

[@8OttoDix8]

I’m absolutely impressed of how well spoken and smart this guy is. 19 years old and speaks like a man. Also it shows the mentality difference between European and American kids, where the first are humble and focused while the second cares mostly about their image and clout. Best of luck Victor!

[@erich3784]

Now try doing that in a foreign language :D

[@8OttoDix8]

@@erich3784 yeah he speaks incredibly well and normally French people doesn’t. In Europe we have Wembeanyama mentality, in USA Ja morant’s 🔫🔫🔫🔫

[@zachadam8572]

You dont find it a bit odd that you couldn’t compliment this kid without disparaging american kids?

[@8OttoDix8]

@@zachadam8572 Look at Giannis, Jokic and this kid mentality and compare them to the American gangsta rap culture of the USA. I’m sorry you got offended by that, but it’s just a fact. I could have avoided to talk about the American dudes but can be a good point to start to speak about this problem.

[@chrisd997]

@@8OttoDix8 well said ! 100 percent agree,, the gangsta look and act is destroying kids globally not only in the us

[@DustVoltrage]

As a french Spurs fan it's so exciting to see this young man coming to SA ! And it's also kinda funny to see all those "old Spurs fans" that were nowhere to be seen for the last 4 years showing up today saying "WE" got Wemby, where were you while Devin, Keldon, Tre, and Keita and friends were fighting through hard times ? ;)

[@jordannietos]

I love Keldon he was a trooper. Glad he's not gonna have to hard carry anymore and get some help.

[@DustVoltrage]

@@jordannietos Defo ! I'm still a bit concerned by the lack of shooting 3's at the PG position (and I love Tre, he's an absolute competitor) but the roster is taking shape 😎

[@DrewMouzon]

Y’all are goated for securing this ahead of the draft

[@goodfellaB]

The amount of pressure thats on this kid right now at the age of 19 is wild. 1st pick in the draft, representing a country, have sky high expectations put on you, being given the keys to an NBA franchise. Nothing but luck towards this young man.

[@Jump-2-the-moon]

This 19 year old kid has a better head on his shoulders than my 30+ year old self. He’s going to go very far in life.

[@CodemanAmerica]

I got a ticket for his 2nd game in Vegas and it was outrageous how skilled he is. He's got the ball in his hands as a PG one moment, hitting a 30 footer, a turnaround fade on the baseline, or finding guys for an assist, the next moment he's under the rim blocking shots, rebounding, and being heavily disruptive on D. He's also an EXCELLENT free throw shooter from what I saw so good luck trying to ever get away with a "Hack-A-Shaq" like gameplay. With all that said, what I thought was most impressive is that after the game, he went over to one side of the court (opposite where I was sitting) and took photos/talked to the fans. Seems like a genuinely great kid. I think also the reason he's so good is probably because he doesn't shut it down at any point. I hope he continues with that work ethic and attitude. It's refreshing to see some effort in this day and age where everyone seems to just be wanting to collect an easy paycheck or engage in BS load management during the regular season. I say take the Ohtani route and if he wants to play or thinks he's capable, let him do what he wants as long as he's not feeling any pain. I think he will majorly excel in the NBA not only because of his physical gifts, but also his approach to the game. Best of luck Victor and enjoy the NBA!

[@bmat2730]

He’s going to be special

[@Ciauskhaleesi]

He’s from France he’s going to be SOFT AS CHARMIN TOLIET PAPER

[@samkellogg2805]

@@CiauskhaleesiWell provide evidence that he’s soft, let’s see data or you’re wrong which one is it🙃

[@matthieusaade3616]

That's what they said about every European players coming in the NBA . And now Europeans are dominating. Tony Parker was called soft and he lead the spurs with Duncan and Pop , HOF Finals MVP etc etc

[@Boshkovich]

​@@matthieusaade3616to be fair, he's the only french player that wasn't a softie :) and a spurs version of Diaw. So basically, if you're french, go to spurs :)

[@josh35292]

@@matthieusaade3616tony parker was half american. Look at his last name ffs. Does Parker sounds french to ya?

[@anasshahid224]

Welcome to Spurs Victor Wembanyama , such a humble respectful guy, he’s going to shine in the NBA 👏👏👏👏👏🌟

[@MrVhr63]

Congratulations to his parents and coaches. Here we have a young man that can have a successful life outside sports. His mind and attitudes are beyond his age; he sounds respectful and grateful to his parents and coaches.... In other words... he is a good listener.... We need more of that in these days, in sports and in society in general. All this, aside from his sports skills.. AWESOME.... Welcome to the world Victor Wembanyama.. ! ! !

[@hustle6]

How could you not fall in love with Victor Wembanyama after this interview?

[@suplexes3695]

Man I didn’t appreciate JJ when he played but he’s a hell of a sports analyst

[@jonahlossiah4513]

Exceptional. I want nothing more for this man to but to stay as healthy as possible for his career. He’s simply a special person and could be an all time player.

[@GoldMoufP]

Yeah I’m excited to see what Wemby has to offer. The way he thinks, speaks, and moves is literally years ahead of his time. I won’t make comparisons out of respect for his individuality and overall unique structure but I’m definitely pulling for him to have a great career Edit: I’m also happy asl he’s going to the spurs because he’s too mature for the hornets, rockets, pistons, & Trail Blazers lol and I’m a Nets fan

[@wagerking110]

His way of thinking aligns perfectly with Pop...

[@RJKT]

Wemby has a good head on him. Firm mindset and seems unfazed by the preposterous pressure put on him. Look forward to seeing him prosper.

[@yaakovrosario]

love how humble big wemby is. you can tell they enjoyed talking with him

[@as112]

I'm so happy to see such a young talent man to be so mature and wise. It's still early to tell on what he has to offer and if he is true to his words. But the way he presents himself and being humble until he shows everyone his resume first it's so rare. Perfect player for the spurs

[@davionratliff7321]

The Spurs, an elite organizational group to influence his mindset. He reminds me of TD and TP mixed together, he’s uniquely confident within himself, and seemingly as dedicated to the craft of learning as, Tim Duncan was. He’s got some moxie, and people are going to want to play hard for this guy.

[@jaysalazar107]

His beyond his years outlooks on life and maturity are not compatible with NY LA Miami lifestyles. He's perfect for SA and Texas. Welcome Victor

[@gonzalorojo6815]

I really like the guy, no offense to usa but you can tell he's european by how humble, well spoken and not flashy he is. Hoping he is healthy annd makes europe proud

[@Law-of-EnTropy]

34:44 Exactly what Jokic learned when he started doing one-legged shots with his right foot. Now known as the Sombour Shuffle. Dude was having left ankle pains so he started making one legged shots with his right and found it natural to his motion

[@NikolaBlahBlahh]

Sombor* shuffle.

[@Bballdak44]

Imagine being 19 and giving this level of interview in a foreign language...

[@SKeTcH-DeSIgNN]

How could we be so blessed to have this man 🙏🏾 it’s still unbelievable!

[@benjaminvammen8445]

He loves art, works hard, talks about being free in the universe, and casually quotes Spider-Man. I love this guy

[@ThunderingG]

Only JJ would interview one of the best prospects ever and explain a Christopher Nolan movie to him 😂

[@benwagner742]

He couldn't have landed in a better home than the Spurs, best of luck to him in his career!

[@nabeezc]

Really impressed by Victor in this interview. Very thoughtful in his responses and clearly has the mindset of a player you want to build around. San Antonio is the perfect place for him because there’s an organization and coach that knows how to handle a talent of this caliber. As a beleaguered Wizards fan, I highly doubt any other organization in a lottery position would’ve been properly equipped to put him in the best possible position to succeed.

[@kingshangout]

Glad he’s coming here to SA! Vic Wembanyama A.K.A. “The Future” 🏀

[@keithmadeit]

The full frame shot is so surreal, the size of this 19 year old makes these two grown men look like children in comparison 😳

[@80blvck]

This man’s mental is elite

[@danmorgan7775]

No one can say for sure whether he will reach his insane potential in the NBA and be able to stay healthy for the long term. One thing we can say with confidence after watching this interview: you will not be seeing Victor waving guns around on the gram when he's 23. There's a good head on top of those ridiculously high shoulders.

[@Lyrunfromda214]

Only god can judge …everybody’s path is different my guy …ppl grow up different and it takes time for people to understand life and their gameplan to succeed in this reality …Peer pressure and social media are two different things that eras in the past didn’t deal with so in a sense this era of youngsters are Guinea pigs to technology but God will give each person an opportunity to grow and learn ..this is real life bro ppl go through things

[@Yungtillaa]

As a Spurs fan I love to see all the positive comments on Wembys future, the complete opposite from instagram.

[@icePalm00]

This podcast will go down in history as one of the most legendary podcasts

[@willn8664]

The era of fundamentals has returned. First Joker and now Wemby. Tim Duncan would be proud.

[@moustaphamoussabouh9985]

Doncic is in that mould too

[@josh35292]

@@moustaphamoussabouh9985fuck no

[@RMASUPERFLY]

JJ's podcast is the gold standard of basketball talks. Can't wait for Wemby interview Part 2 after he wins the ROTY.

[@kylemangelson1068]

This guy is my age (19) and never have I seen someone so emotionally intelligent and mature for his age. Can’t wait to watch this guy for the next 10-20 years.

[@slamdunk2270]

His English improved so much from that interview to now.

[@luigidabest4743]

he was pretty good in this interview still

[@17arando]

Damn, as smart and thoughtful as he is translating in his head, I can't wait to hear him in interviews as he gets fluent. Kid is clearly brilliant as well as talented

[@rookzie]

This young man’s spirit is so special. His maturity in all of his interviews makes the American culture and educational system so obviously underdeveloped. Grown men interviewing a young man, seemingly less evolved. Mind blowing.

[@SP.007]

American kids watching this guy and Jokic while they growing up. hopefully the humbleness rubs off..

[@Michael-qu3dc]

I love his quote from a couple of months ago, when he said Scoot could've been the number one pick "if I'd never been born" 💀

[@moustaphamoussabouh9985]

Scoot ain't even gonna number 2 now lol

[@radlifetv]

Love JJ’s insistence on the totem question. “.. yeah yeah but seriously let’s get back to inception.” Love your work JJ and Tommy! Been fun to see you progress from the early days of the JJ pods. Let’s get JJ in as the next Spurs coach when Pop retires. You’ve already got chemistry w the star 😂

[@elreiec1]

Super well composed for someone of his age. He’ll fit in perfectly with the Spurs culture.

[@coachtimmeh6826]

Coming back to this at the end of his rookie year is surreal

[@Ben-fq6qe]

I’m french, it’s been 4 years that I watch I’m… trust me… if he stays healthy… you’re not ready… his progression is crazy, and under Pop staff, I can’t imagine on what he can turn on

[@moustaphamoussabouh9985]

Pareil bro, je pries qu'il reste en bonne santé parce que côté basket, il va faire un carnage

[@Ben-fq6qe]

@@moustaphamoussabouh9985 A lui et au Spurs de gérer... mais ça fait 3 ans qu'il prend en masse muscu progressivement... faut que ça continue comme ça et qu'il ne prenne pas 20Kg de muscle en un an... et pas de mystère... il sera load manage... école Spurs 😅... mais honnêtement je pense qu'on est pas prêt... soit ils le trappent direct soit c'est carnage!! Comme le disait Luka, il est plus facile de scorer en NBA (1v1) plutôt qu'en Europe, beaucoup plus tactique...

[@fernandochavez16]

Wow this is huge for this podcast. This will go down in history. New media taking over…

[@user-fj4zt8hh1t]

Félicitations JJ d'avoir pu réaliser la première vraie interview US de Victor

[@henrytwitchell4578]

Vic is trully unique. He's like this Giant Artist who happens to play basketball. His creativity has no limits on the court and the Spurs should be a perfect environment for him to thrive and express his talent!

[@starz333]

seems like a great young dude, all the best to vic for his journey in the nba.

[@2ktalk]

It's crazy that the man interviewing him was a professional basketball player because the size difference is unreal

[@jalloham1219]

This man got me rethinking about life

[@stevegram9000]

the words composed and level headed jump right out. the perfect teachable mind it's gonna be a fun ride Pops

[@nahte-]

I REALLY REALLY hope Vic stays healthy and succeeds in the NBA because he looks so promising and exciting.

[@saidmohamud2036]

I think we can safely say that he won't be recording himself on Instagram holding a gun in a strip club, and probably won't have pornstars threatening to leak tapes lol

[@SychoMedia8]

JJ co host is underrated. I never heard him ask a “bad” question.

[@zazenbo]

he’s gonna create the greatest comic book of all time

[@idlp1679]

This man is going to be the best 2k player in 2k history 🥲

[@anthonynorman7545]

Rookie Porzingus was a legend

[@idlp1679]

@@anthonynorman7545 tingus pingus

[@tonytaylor4472]

I can’t tell anyone why but you guys have the best interviews/content with your guests… this sit down with the youngen will go viral

[@Kyle-so6yk]

Good Luck to Wemby! The whole basketball world is rooting for you.

[@BezmenovWasRight]

I wish the best for Wembanyama, success!

[@leebowens2631]

I don't care what anyone say's but Victor looks and his game reminds me of a Youngman during my youth named Lew Alcindor (Kareem Abdul Jabbar) !

[@Sunking210]

Man he's so well spoken and has a great head on his shoulders. Him in San Antonio is a perfect match

[@210-spurs-hustlehard5]

VICTOR!!!!! We can’t wait bro, you’re gonna do great things!!!! GO SPURS GO

[@JP-jd8wr]

I hope this young man blows HIS expectations out of the water

[@trombonejosh1]

Very impressed with this kid. He has all the tools to be a superstar

[@pedrogujamo2600]

The way he talks and gets his ideias across is remarkable. Specialy coming from France